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Martin Lawrence
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Executive Producer, Actor
Born:
April 16, 1965 in Frankfurt, Germany
Biography:Actor/comedian "Martin Lawrence" started the 21st century off with a bang, starring and executive producing "Big Momma's House", the story of an FBI agent posing as a corpulent Southern matriarch, which went on to gross more than 100 million dollars, despite universally negative reviews. The success of this film pushed "Lawrence" ever closer to joining the much-coveted 20-million-dollar club, cementing his reputation as one of the biggest comic stars for years to come.

"Lawrence" was born in Frankfurt, Germany, on April 16, 1965, and eventually settled with his family in suburban Maryland around his sixth birthday. Soon after, his father left the family; "Lawrence" claims he got his start as a comedian by cheering up his mother, who was forced to support her six children by cashiering in various department stores. He attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Landover, MD, dabbling in sports and... Full Biography

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Martin Lawrence and Will Smith attend the premiere of "Bad Boys II" at the Mann Village Theatre in...
Martin Lawrence in "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" (Universal Pictures)
Joy Bryant, left, and Martin Lawrence in "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" (Universal Pictures)
Martin Lawrence and Mo'Nique in "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" (Universal Pictures)
Martin Lawrence in "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" (Universal Pictures)
Joy Bryant, left, and Martin Lawrence, Mo'Nique, Nicole Ari Parker and Cedric the Entertainer in...
Damani Roberts, left, and Martin Lawrence in "Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins" (Universal Pictures)
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